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Fold-down parking post installation in Kent
Fold-down parking posts for sites across Kent: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageFold-down parking posts in Kent
We supply and install fold-down parking posts across Kent, with local pages for 23 towns below. Hinged fold-down parking posts with padlock or integral key locks, bolted down to protect private and allocated bays.
Highway authorities for local roads in Kent: Kent County Council and Medway Council.
Choose your town in Kent
- Maidstone
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Tunbridge Wells
- Folkestone
- Margate
- Ashford, Kent
- Canterbury
- Sittingbourne
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Ramsgate
- Dover
- Tonbridge
- Strood
- Whitstable
- Deal
- Sevenoaks
- Rochester
- Herne Bay
- Broadstairs
- Faversham
- Swanley
Guide prices in Kent
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £155–£285 + VAT · £185–£335 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £245–£385 + VAT · £285–£455 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £345–£475 + VAT · £405–£565 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Kent
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | Kent County Council | the council for Maidstone |
| Gillingham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Chatham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Tunbridge Wells | Kent County Council | the council for Tunbridge Wells |
| Folkestone | Kent County Council | the council for Folkestone and Hythe |
| Margate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Ashford, Kent | Kent County Council | the council for Ashford |
| Canterbury | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Sittingbourne | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Gravesend | Kent County Council | the council for Gravesham |
| Dartford | Kent County Council | the council for Dartford |
| Ramsgate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Dover | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Tonbridge | Kent County Council | the council for Tonbridge and Malling |
| Strood | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Whitstable | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Deal | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Sevenoaks | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
| Rochester | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Herne Bay | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Broadstairs | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Faversham | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Swanley | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
Rules for fold-down parking posts in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
Position the post
The post is placed where your car can straddle it when folded, usually central to the bay entrance, so tyres do not run over the hinge every day.
Drill and anchor
Holes are drilled into sound concrete, cleaned, and resin anchors or through-bolts set. On weak tarmac or block paving, a small concrete pad is formed first.
Fit and torque
The base plate is fixed down and bolts tightened to the anchor maker's figure once the resin has cured. Anti-tamper bolt heads or caps can be fitted.
Check operation
The post is raised, locked, unlocked and folded several times, and the folded height is checked against your car's clearance.
Fold-down parking posts in Kent: FAQs
Do you cover all of Kent for fold-down parking posts?
Yes — including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford, Kent and Canterbury. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do fold-down parking posts cost in Kent?
In Kent, typically £155–£475 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£185–£565 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £365 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Kent?
For local roads, Kent County Council and Medway Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Are fold-down posts suitable for EV charging bays?
Yes, they are a common way to keep a charging bay free for the vehicle that needs it. Position the post so it does not interfere with the charging cable route or the charger itself.
Can someone simply unbolt the post?
Anti-tamper bolt heads or caps make it much harder, and the bolts are covered by the post when it is upright on many designs. Resin anchors set into concrete are also hard to remove without tools and time.